Alaska a land of growing bloom despite forgotten decades
The account surveys Alaska from its 1867 purchase price of 7.2 million dollars to its 1930s awakening. It notes rail and steamship networks, limited roads, dog sleds in snowbound seasons, and a population touched by gold rush bursts in Nome. It recalls Sitka, Sitka’s flag, and Harding’s 1923 railway opening while Observers reflect on Alaska as a long misunderstood frontier.
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Alaska
Russia
United States
Sitka
Klondike
Nome
The
Alaska Railway
Harding
Alaska Purchase and British Film Losses Across Centuries
The article surveys Alaska’s 1867 purchase value and American profits from fisheries and minerals, noting a century of investment returning many times the original. It also reports on Britain’s film industry facing tax pressures, Arthur Rank’s losses, and a Canadian freight-rate brief urging Alberta rate relief before a royal commission.
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Windsor Star
Arthur Rank
Ottawa
Alberta
Royal Commission On Transportation
Rived Keen Teens Hold Festive Meeting at Meenen Home
A lively gathering at the J A Meenen home featured a short program with stamps and a sing, followed by a stomachful meal provided by Mr and Mrs McKenzie. Three cheers honored the hosts as plans were announced for a party in the community hall and a church parade on November 27.
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Wei Hope
Frame
British Labour MPs protest austerity under Attlee
Lawmakers in Britain object to Attlee era austerity measures yet avoid attempting to oust the prime minister to prevent triggering their own political downfall. The MPs fear voting against Attlee would force them from office as well, so they remain in their posts despite discontent.
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Windsor Star
Labor
Great Britain
Attlee
Government pays down major debt in four years
The Oshawa Times-Gazette notes the government reports a $1.73 billion debt reduction over four years. It adds that while official figures credit the state, the public ultimately bears the cost through taxes and economic effects.
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Oshawa
Montreal pupils walk out in rare Canada school strike
In Montreal 23 students from a local school staged a walkout last week, a rare protest in Canada. Teachers in the city had set the example a few months earlier, inspiring the pupils to join in.
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Fort Wiliam
Indian Beardt Turban Soldier Seeks Active Army Role
A 21-year-old East Indian Vicar Ranuit Sieh Ved from Victoria hopes to join Canada’s active army while wearing his beard and turban. He serves in the reserve, is college-educated, married, and previously barred from Reval Roads college due to age. Born in Canada, educated in India, he speaks seven languages.
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Gop
Ranuit Sieh Vead
Victorias Oeathth Oantib
Canada
Awnieus
Accareey
Reval Roads College
Victoria
India
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Swift’s Premium
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Gale
Times
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Wilcam EE Seward
Ken Debie
Vesku
Wy Beeges
Toronto Financial Post
Galat Packing Company
Akron
Ohio
J. A. Meenen
HYDRO
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Canada Building
Winnipeg
Tenth Street
Brandon
Robb Brocck
Portage la Prairie
Helen Harper
Yaeger
Furs
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